anaheim-gazette 1927-12-15

Better Protection For Game Desired Hunters and Fishermen Violating Law, It Is Claimed Protection of wild life, propagation of more fish and birds, and a seriously concentrated effort to conserve the game and fish now inhabiting the streams, fields and forests of California is the mission of the division of fish and game of the Department of National Resources. In its work the division has found splendid co-operation on the part of hundreds of individuals and organizations but there is yet much to be done in the way of educational work among the people of California, and particularly among the motoring public. "We are up against a mighty big job, and want the co-operation of every right-minded person in California to help us in protecting what we have, and in developing more game and fish. This requires whole-hearted support on the part of sportsmen's organizations, automobile clubs, service clubs and individuals throughout the state," Eugene D. Bennett, executive officer and attorney for the division declared in outlining his ideas of carrying out the very ambitious program arranged by the fish and game commissioner. Motorists are in a fine position to preach the gospel of protection and conservation. In the field, traversing the highways and byways, in mountain fastnesses and along the many miles of beautiful trout streams and seashore where the fine sport fish abound, this great group of citizens can preach the gospel of conservation to an ever increasing audience. Bennett declares. As present the quail and duck seasons are open. There are many eating places scattered throughout the state where illegal game is offered for sale to even casual visitors. These resort keepers know that the game offered is illegal, and it is only through some arrangement with these dealers that the market hunters are able to find a place to dispose of the illegal kills brought in. and bad restaurants, read trashy newspapers, go in desperation to a cheap and hysterical show for diversion—thus living and finally dying, in a mob atmosphere of discomfort and inconvenience. Noisy, dirty, ugly, the cities are a poor testimonial of advanced civilization. One looks at the faces of the crowd. Are these the happy possessors of the large incomes of city dwellers? If so, it isn't reflected in their facial expressions nor in their nervous, hurried movements through the congested streets. From this one goes out to the passing panorama of rural America. From under the gray skies of November it appears infinitely superior. The farm homes look not only neat and comfortable, but far more spacious than the city apartments and tenements. The children on their way to school look cleaner, healthier and happier. The farmers husking corn seem more secure and more substantial than the harried crowd in the slushy streets. The farm women at kitchen doors, glancing off at the rushing train, seem better off than the shoppers of the cities. Even through the southeastern cotton states, with their disasters and floods, life seems more joyous and easy than in the industrial cities. Certainly we need bigger and better farm incomes. There is no question of that. The Agricultural Extension Service is devoted to that purpose. But we also need a bigger and better evaluation of the real things of life that come in abundance to the farmer without cost or price. In the things he buys and sells the farmer is not well off. But in those things that are neither bought nor sold, the farmer is more than rich. Space, air, sunshine, quiet, freedom of time and movement—all these are the values of country life, possessed at will by all rural dwellers, possessed by only the very rich in the towns. Many a city capitalist struggles through life to gain in his old age those facilities which are already the possession of all farmers. It is because these unsold commodities are in abundance that many millions of people stay on the farms of America. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS It is not surprising that the new government-state-wide entertainment on Edward E. S. Legion has been at Pasadena organization commander Spafford on the prohibition entire member Legion will be dena meeting versely which I... of beautiful trout streams and seashore where the fine sport fish abound, this great group of citizens can preach the gospel of conservation to an ever increasing audience, Bennett declares. As present the quail and duck seasons are open. There are many eating places scattered throughout the state where illegal game is offered for sale to even casual visitors. These resort keepers know that the game offered is illegal, and it is only through some arrangement with these dealers that the market hunters are able to find a place to dispose of the illegal kills brought in. The easiest way to discourage this practice is to refuse to accept this game; any real sportsman knowing that the game is bound to be illegal will not only refuse to buy it, but will warn the restaurant keeper that it is illegal and advise him to take it off the market. The deputies of the division, both regular and volunteer, are working day and night in an effort to suppress this sort of thing. The men are watching all duck centers. They are watching restaurants and hotels, railroad stations, express offices and other places where the birds may be brought in, but it takes co-operation on the part of the people to stamp out this practise which, if continued, will result in the extinction of ducks in California. There are many less now than formerly, and market hunters are still taking a heavy toll. The taking of a limit of birds is a fine sport. The division of fish and game, realizing to the utmost its responsibility to the sportsmen, want to see all of them have the best of the sport, but the sportsmen, and most of them are motorists, can aid very materially in the assuring of the continuance of the sport by discouraging these dealers in illegal game. If warnings won't stop them, the heavy hand of the law will, and the fish and game depufies are eager and anxious to do their part in the apprehending and prosecuting of any violators, say the commission officials. Bennett insists that the entire force of employees is a unit in the ambition to carry out the program of conservation and protection and, while greatly appreciating the fine co-operation of the citizens of the state in the past, is asking for-the same co-operation during the next year. City Man Versus the Independent Farmer By B. H. CROCHERON State Leader of Farm Advisors Most people in America live in cities. This has brought about a congestion such as the world had never seen. People pile up twenty, thirty, forty stories deep. They burrow in the ground to find space to move about. They live in such mobs that all science and engineering is called into play to contrive for them places to sleep, places to eat, work to do, and amusements to keep them occupied. Because these are the values of country life, possessed at will by all rural dwellers, possessed by only the very rich in the towns. Many a city capitalist struggles through life to gain in his old age those facilities which are already the possession of all farmers. It is because these unsold commodities are their abundance that many millions of people stay on the farms of America. FREEDOM OF THE PRESS It is not surprising that the new governments that have developed since the World war have curtailed the freedom of the press and have allowed only favorable news stories to be sent to the rest of the world about their internal affairs. That was what the great powers taught them to do during the war. Nothing was allowed to be sent past the censors excepting propaganda news—if there is any "news" that may be so designated. The Soviets have maintained a strict censorship of Russian news, sincerely believing, no doubt, that the end justifies the means and that anything reflecting upon the success of the Russian experiment or unfavorable expression of opinion about it, is harmful. Mussolini has muzzled the press of Italy until there are none but government controlled newspapers. Even international press associations are allowed to file nothing excepting dis- The S.Q.R. (SCHUMACHER & RENN) Center at Lemon Only Seven Shopping Days Christmas Late buyers will fill S. Q. R. Store the idea to purchase Christmas —Large,bountiful Independent Farmer By B. H. CROCHERON State Leader of Farm Advisors Most people in America live in cities. This has brought about a congestion such as the world had never seen. People pile up twenty, thirty, forty stories deep. They burrow in the ground to find space to move about. They live in such mobs that all science and engineering is called into play to contrive for them places to sleep, places to eat, work to do, and amusements to keep them occupied. Because these people live and work in herds, they are better paid than those whose work lies far afield and is more individual. But it is questionable if the people in cities are well off. The things they buy with their money are so trivial and inconsequential that many are left with nothing but trash, bad health, narrow minds and discontent to show for their labors. Much has been said about the national agricultural situation. Generally speaking, farming is in a depressed financial condition. Economic forces have so operated as to penalize agriculture and give the farmer too small a share of the national income. Agriculture has not paid well as a business. Many plans are advocated to get agriculture on a paying basis. All of the plans are gigantic, most of them are difficult, many of them are visionary. Meanwhile, nothing in particular is being done and farmers are in danger of developing an inferiority complex, which means that they are in danger of becoming sorry for themselves. Something needs to be said about the good things that farmers possess. A swing around the circle of the United States during the month of November led at least one observer to conclude that, although the city people's incomes may be and generally are larger, the money doesn't get them anywhere. Of course we are not talking about the rich and opulent, but of the great rank and file that one meets on street cars, in subways and on the elevated roads in the big eastern cities. They live in cubicles, struggle to their jobs in crowded and jammed vehicles, are herded on the streets in droves, breathe smoke and gas, eat in noisy LEGION NOTES State-wide preparations for the entertainment of National Commander Edward E. Spafford of the American Legion, who is to visit California the latter part of the present month, are rapidly nearing completion, according to State Commander Phil Dodson. Commander Spafford is coming to California to attend the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and to confer with state officers of his organization. The state executive committee of the Legion has been summoned to meet at Pasadena on January 1 to discuss organization matters with the national commander. It is expected that Commander Spafford's proposal for a poll on the prohibition question among the entire membership of the American Legion will be discussed at the Pasadena meeting in view of the controversy which it has occasioned. James K. Fisk, state adjutant of the California department of the American Legion, is representing the veterans of this state at the annual conference of Legion chiefs being held this week at Indianapolis, Ind. Fisk is the president of the association of Legion adjutants, comprising officials from every state and territory in the Union. Christmas cheer for the home boys who are in distant government hospitals is being planned this year by the various state organizations of the American Legion Auxiliary, according to Mrs. Ethel Flynn, state secretary of the California auxiliary to the World War veterans' organization. Lists of the "home" state boys are being prepared by the United States Veterans' Bureau for the use of the auxiliary members. The families of all hospitalized veterans will also be visited by the local units of the auxiliary in order that Christmas comfort may be extended to those who are waiting patiently at home. Final appeals to the World war veterans of California, notifying them that December 31 is the last date upon which they may apply for adjusted compensation or the "bonus," as it is present insurance facilities. While the proposition met with some opposition from some directors who did not desire the farm bureau to enter into this sort of work, the matter was left to a committee to investigate the insurance possibilities and to report its findings at the next meeting. The season of the year is approaching when the internationalists will begin to suggest that Uncle Sam ought to be playing Santa Claus to the rest of the world. If the Mexican government is not affiliated with the Russian Soviet it has at least been able to secure the unqualified support of the reds and pinks in the United States. Board of Directors Have a Busy Day The decision to allow membership solicitors a small commission to reimburse them in a measure for the expenses they incur in solicitation was reached by the board of directors of the Orange County Farm Bureau at their last meeting, following a lengthy discussion. It was stated the bureau did not intend to offer this commission as pay for the service, but merely as a means of remunerating the solicitors for their gasoline and other attendant expenses in solicitation. This rate of commission was established at 25c for renewals, 40c for new members and a bonus of 10c per member is offered to any solicitors securing 20 or more members. The farm bureau contemplates conducting their annual membership campaign during the month of January, and it was decided that this commission offer would be discontinued on March 1, 1928. The directors of the farm bureau have taken a definite stand in regard to the practice of contractors hiring solicitors to organize improvement districts and have laid down their policy in the following motion: Moved, that the farm bureau regard this practice as undesirable and pernicious; often resulting in improvements not justified by the expenses involved and making undue additions to the tax budget, and therefore we recommend citizens to scrutinize all improvement petitions and the conditions involved before signing the same. Upon the information that a bill placing the Mexicans on a quota basis was expected to be introduced into congress, the directors of the Orange County Farm Bureau reaffirmed their action of February 27, 1926. In which they stated that while Mexican labor is necessary to California agriculture, unrestricted immigration is most undesirable, and we favor the maintenance of the present head tax and registration system; and in addition to this action a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressing the directors' attitude and present the same to congress if necessary. A proposition of insuring automobiles through a mutual company was submitted. Final appeals to the World war veterans of California, notifying them that December 31 is the last date upon which they may apply for adjusted compensation or the "bonus," as it is popularly called, have been sent out by State Commander Phil Dodson of the American Legion. Each Legion post has been requested to canvass its own particular locality to see that every veteran has taken advantage of the adjusted compensation award of the federal government. There is something about that alliance of Italy and Albania that seems to remind us of the cat and the canary. Give Furniture for Enduring Service Brighten up the home for Christmas Don’t let the sparkling brightness of Christmas one or two pieces will do wonders—a new odd corner—perhaps a complete new you will find here quality furniture at If He Smokes, This Will Please the Man Here are gifts that will please any man and still add beauty to the home. We pride ourselves upon having such a large and varied collection of smokers. Christmas te buyers will find the Store the ideal place purchase Christmas gifts. Large, bountiful stocks ample selection. Goods are attractively ed, making choosing Plenty of courteous, salespeople to serve And gifts for all the can be selected, while are just as attractive merchandise. Early—in the mornings sible—so we can give ur very best service. S.Q.R. 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